Displaying items by tag: Civil_RightsThe National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.https://ncsfreedom.org
Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:30:39 +0000en-gbWhat Is Incident Reporting & Responsehttps://ncsfreedom.org/incident-response.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/incident-response.htmlNCSF's Incident Reporting & Response was created to provide assistance to individuals and groups within the alternative sexual expression communities. If you engage in SM, fetish, swing or polyamory practices, and are being persecuted or discriminated against because of it, please contact NCSF. If your group or business is being harassed by religious political extremists or if you need help doing outreach to your local law enforcement, please contact NCSF. GET HELP NOW! The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)’s Incident Reporting & Response (IRR) The issue must openly, directly, and specifically relate to BDSM, swing or poly activities between consenting adults; in other words, the problems you face must relate to or be caused from your involvement in BDSM, swing or poly without question. NCSF is not legal aid, nor do we offer specific legal advice for individuals. NCSF is a resource for the members of the kink, poly and Lifestyle communities and for people seeking information about them. NCSF provides publicly available information on kink and nonmonogamy for consenting adults. We advocate on behalf of the BDSM, swing and polyamory communities. Incident Reporting & Response - 2014 Report By Susan Wright NCSF’s Incident Reporting &…

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]]>Incident Report ArticlesSun, 06 Mar 2011 22:35:04 +0000Consent Counts—Or Does It?https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/546-consent-counts—or-does-it?.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/546-consent-counts—or-does-it?.htmlby Judy Guerin If you practice BDSM in fully consensual ways, you may still be criminally prosecuted for assault under many laws throughout the U.S. The BDSM-Leather-Fetish communities have focused heavily for years on defining “safe, sane and consensual BDSM practices” for practitioners as well as to help the broader public better understand what it is that we do. It was, after all, only in 1994 that the DSM criteria of the American Psychiatric Association changed their categorization of sadomasochism, paving the path for us to do more effective social, legal and political change. Until 1994, BDSM was defined automatically as a mental illness. Prior to 1994, it was difficult to organize effectively to protect and advance our rights as BDSM practitioners. This categorization and long-term societal view of BDSM as a mental illness resulted in severe consequences for many practitioners over the years—loss of child custody and jobs as well as criminal prosecutions. Fortunately for all of us, NCSF was formed in 1997 to work on these issues and to protect and advance our rights. Although things have certainly improved for us over the years, we still have significant legal, political and societal issues facing us. The majority of…

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]]>Learn More About Consent CountsSun, 06 Mar 2011 16:14:47 +0000Why You Should Carehttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/536-why-you-should-care.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/536-why-you-should-care.htmlBecause your sexual expression... Can result in discrimination, prosecution, and even violence against you Can cause you to lose your children Can cause you to lose your job or your income Can lead you into a maze of antiquated laws and regulations you never even knew existed Is arbitrarily criminalized by state and local authorities Is used by the radical right to marginalize minority groups Can result in the invasion of your privacy by the government, both within your own home or in educational, social and group environments

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]]>TabsTue, 24 Aug 2010 01:31:01 +0000Press Release: GLBTATL and Protests in Atlantahttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/339-press-release-glbtatl-and-protests-in-atlanta.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/339-press-release-glbtatl-and-protests-in-atlanta.htmlRaid on iconic Atlanta Eagle bar highlights A.P.D.'s disregard for civil rights, common sense SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 In protest of the violent raid on the 22-year-old Atlanta Eagle bar on September 10, GLBTATL and members of Atlanta's LGBT community (and supporters) will be gathering in front of Atlanta City Hall on Saturday, September 19, at 12:00 p.m. COMMUNITY OUTRAGED: GLBTATL, made up of members of Atlanta's LGBT community, and our allies are highly concerned with the Atlanta Police Department in their handling of the police action against the Atlanta Eagle bar on September 10, 2009. We believe that no person, regardless of sexual orientation, race, or other aspect, should be treated in the manners alleged in the official complaints. We are further disappointed in the sluggish response from the Atlanta City Council, and particularly with the abject silence of Mayor Shirley Franklin. We join with other local and national groups in calling for an immediate, transparent investigation into the events. Should the allegations of improper police conduct prove true, the offending parties should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. As community leaders, we want it to be understood that our trust in the protection and dedication of…

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]]>Press ReleasesFri, 18 Sep 2009 10:55:09 +00002008 Incident Response Reporthttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/490-2008-incident-response-report.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/490-2008-incident-response-report.htmlIn 2008, the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) again took the lead in defending the rights of individuals and groups in the SM-leather-fetish, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF's coalition of over 40 educational and social groups is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF's Incident Response team is directed by Director Leigha Fleming. In total, over 500 individuals, groups, attorneys, prosecutors, and businesses contacted NCSF for help in 2008. Each incident sometimes required only one or two phone calls, but some evolved into much larger projects.NCSF received 489 distinct inquiries/requests for assistance. 317 required more than one contact/response to resolve, often requiring multiple contacts. It is difficult to categorize many incident requests as clearly falling into one camp or another. Many overlap in categories. For example, many of our custody/divorce related issues involve at least 2 of our core constituent groups (i.e. SM/leather/fetish and poly for example). In trying to do a statistical breakdown of the requests, we placed it in the category it most clearly matched. 11% were requests regarding SM/abuse/domestic violence issues 27% were regarding criminal…

]]>Nitke Document ResourcesThu, 21 Jun 2007 15:23:59 +0000Sound Bites about Sexhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/434-sound-bites-about-sex.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/media-outreach/media-outreach-program/item/434-sound-bites-about-sex.htmlGuidelines for how to discuss the subject of sex with the news media. This document offers some simple suggestions on approaches to discussing sex, particularly as it relates to common situations that the executive directors of activist organizations may encounter. It was prepared with input from executive directors about issues affecting them and those knowledgeable about how to deal with GLBT issues surrounding sex effectively. General Techniques That Work Effectively: First, in any situation, it is important to gauge the "intent" of the individual making the comment or asking the question. Is this an ultra-conservative publication, reporter, or politician, or is it someone who is sympathetic to the issues? Be proactive about introducing the subject first or bringing up "onerous" topics once the subject has been introduced into conversation and it seems likely that the other party is moving to "attack". This takes away the "shock value" the other party has in introducing the topic in an inflammatory manner first. Simply stated, "The best defense is a good offense." Using direct, confrontational responses to insensitive and inappropriate comments or attacks related to sex and/or sexuality. This is usually best done in an "off the record" conversation with media…